FAFSA in a Nutshell

FAFSA4caster

If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process, FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.

When you're ready to apply for aid, you can easily transition from FAFSA4caster to FAFSA on the Web. Much of the information that you enter in the FAFSA4caster will populate your FAFSA on the Web application, making the experience of applying for federal student aid a lot easier.

So help make your future forecast a bright one by planning now for college.

Filling out the FAFSA

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)is the first step in obtaining Financial Aid. Here at UNC Asheville, the FAFSA is the only form you will need to fill out to be eligible for Financial Aid.

UNC Asheville’s Federal School Code is 002907.

NEVER PAY TO HAVE THE FAFSA FILLED OUT FOR YOU!
For help in filling out the FAFSA, you can receive toll-free help by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or contact one of our Financial Aid Counselors.

To be eligible for Financial Aid you must:

• fill out the FAFSA
• be enrolled as a degree seeking student in an eligible degree program.
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• have a Social Security Number.
• make satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the Financial Aid Handbook.
• register with the Selective Service, if required.

Now that I have filled out the FAFSA, what happens next?